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Job Title
Research Associate
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Vernon
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Vernon, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The Research Associate performs independent roles in research projects investigating climate-smart strategies in grasslands and agricultural land. The successful candidate will operate research equipment and help supervise graduate students and other lab/field personnel in research.
More information regarding the Gomez-Casanovas Lab research activities can be found on our website: https://sites.google.com/view/gomez-casanovas/home.
Responsibilities:-Plan, conduct and coordinate experiments in support of various research projects in climate-smart strategies.-Evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques of routine research including state-of-the-art scientific methods (canopy/soil/lab-based exchange chamber and stable isotopes methods, eddy covariance, and biometric methods)
Keep detailed records of data. -Use computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results-Summarize results for inclusion in scientific and clientele oriented publications.
-Maintain financial accounts related to research projects. -Help supervise undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.-Install, operate and/or repair research equipment.
-Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:-Bachelor’s degree in relevant field-Two years of related professional experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
-Ability to work independently
-Ability to effectively analyze information and make reasoned judgments
-Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment including state-of-the-art scientific methods (canopy/soil/lab-based exchange chamber and stable isotopes methods, eddy covariance, biometric and biogeochemical methods)-Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software to create databases, perform statistical analyses, present data and perform other computer related tasks. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
How to Apply:
Applicants should upload
1) A cover letter clearly explaining your research interests/experience and suitability for the advertised position (2 pages maximum)
2) A resume or CV, and
3) Names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses for three references
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service.If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you.
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/extension-home/)
Texas A&M AgriLife Research
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/college-home/)
Texas A&M Forest Service
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/tvmdl-home/)
Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners.
Prospective employee benefits
Retirement programs
Commitment to inclusive excellence (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/)
Strategic plan